Cletus Nzebunwa Aguwa
Cletus Nzebunwa Aguwa | |
|---|---|
| Alma mater | Howard University |
| Occupation | Clinical Pharmacist |
Cletus Nzebunwa Aguwa was the first academic clinical pharmacist to be employed in Nigeria. He was also the first Professor of Clinical Pharmacy in Africa.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]He studied at St. Joseph's School, Eke Nguru (Now Central School, Eke Nguru) in Aboh Mbaise, Imo State for his primary education. He also studied at Holy Ghost College, Owerri, through the Eastern Nigerian Regional Scholarship (1960–1964). Thereafter, he proceeded to Trinity High School, Oguta for two years higher programme (1965–1966). He studied Pharmacy at Howard University College of Pharmacy, Washington D.C., USA and achieved a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. In 1987, he became the first Professor of Clinical Science in Black Africa.[3]
Appointments
[edit]After his studies at Howard University, he was offered employment as Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy at Howard for four years (1974–1978). He was then employed by the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.[3]
Fellowships
[edit]He was a fellow at Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (FPSN) and the West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists (FPCPharm).[3]
External links
[edit]- "What is a clinical pharmacist?" (PDF).
- Draugalis, JoLaine R.; DiPiro, Joseph T.; Zeolla, Mario M.; Schwinghammer, Terry L. (15 February 2006). "A Career in Academic Pharmacy: Opportunities, Challenges, and Rewards". American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 70 (1): 17. doi:10.5688/aj700117. PMC 1636887. PMID 17136158.
References
[edit]- ^ "Know Your First Nigerian Professors". BCOS Television, Oyo State. Archived from the original on 11 April 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
- ^ "History of Pharmacy in Nigeria: Pharmacy Education, Career and Ethics". www.pharmapproach.com. 29 January 2018. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
- ^ a b c Adebayo, Folorunsho-Francis (6 May 2016). "How Pharmacy opened floodgate of success for me – Prof. Aguwa". Pharmanews. Retrieved 21 April 2018.